(from the period of the middle ages to the creation of the french republic)

The Bourgeoisie

members of the French middle class

part of the third estate

sans-culottes

members of the Paris commune

(because of their pants)

factions

dissenting groups

during the National convention

disagreed over the fate of louis XVI

coup d'e'tat

an overthrow of the french govt.

Napoleon seized power

consulate

a new govt. in which Napoleon had absolute power

Nationalism

the cultural identity of a people based on common language/religion/national symbols

The declaration of rights of man and citizen

proclaims freedom and equal rights for all men, access to public office based on talent and an end to exemptions from taxation

Start of the French Revolution

Storming of the Bastille

National Assembly made:

Dec. of Man and citizen,

church reforms

new constitution

Why was Loius XVI executed

guillotined

he was distrusted by most of the national convention

Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety would execute....

opponents of govt. and the opponents of the san-culottes

How did Napoleon assume power in France and become emperor

overthrew the Directory

became a regular consul

eventually consul for life

crowned himself emperor

Why war w/Austia and other countries

Marie Antionette was from Austria

(nationalism didn't help!)

Purpose of the continental system

stop british goods from reaching Europa and cause Britian's economy to weaken

failure= allied states wanted to trade w/britian

Why was french invasion of Russia a fail

very costly

many deaths

elector

individuals who qualified to vote in an election

Before the french revolution starts what kind of govt. does france have?

absolute power = absolute monarchy

"old regime"

What does the royal family do when Louis's powers are lessened?

run to Austria = fail :)

What happens to the Royal Family after being captured?

forced to Paris and seperated

Maximillan de Robespierre

skilled young lawyer and politician who stood up for the third estate

"the incorruptable"

heart of the revolutionary govt.

Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite

George Jacques Danton

minister of justice

loud

Robespierre's initial view on the death penalty

against it

what changes does Robespierre want for France

universal sufferage

end to remnence of medival past

constitution monarchy

increased freedom of the press

end to slavery in the west indies

Why was the guillotine invented

more humane way of killing

Two countries at war with France and how was the war going

Austria and Prussia

Not doing too great but not too many casualties

(Boarders were shrinking)

The first people executed by the guillotine

the royal guards

Who were the san-culottes and what did they do to political prisoners and nobles in September of 1792?

a radical group

they were killed/slaughtered if they said anything bad about the revolutionary govt.

The National Assembly is now called the National Convention. Robespierre who once supported the idea of a constitutional monarchy, and who was once against violence, now lead France into a period of violence. What happens to the king?

Found Guilty of Treason

Killed by the guillotine

Who is Marat? Describe the purpose of his newspaper.

A newspaper writer who wrote of people plotting against the revolution. He urges the people to take more action

"The Friend of the People"

Who killed Marat? Why? What happened to her?

Charlotte Corda

he was responsible of many many deaths

she was executed!

What happened to Marie Antoinette?

She is executed

guilty of treason

(accused of having incense with her son- not true though!)

By 1793, what other European Nation has entered in the war against France?

Great Britian

Danton and Robespierre agree that a more violent stage is needed to pull France together. This is the "Reign of Terror". Describe the people who are arrested and executed.

Anyone suspected/accused of being against the revoltuion

(no using words such as Madame- only citizen!)

A new governing group is formed called the Committee of Public Safety. What has happened to the principles of the Declaraion of the Rights of Man?

it is suspended

What finally happens at the front with the French Army? Who in particular is winning battles against France's enemies?

France is winning battles = Napoleon Bonaparte

What leader wants to end all the violence by the spring of 1794? What happens to him?

Danton

"Treason"= DEATH

What happens to Robespierre? What happened after Robespierre died? What foreshadoing is there for the future of France after the